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The Forge (2024)
Not for the faith of heart
First off, I'm not a "Christian" and find most their productions peak cringe. But this movie is a game changer, not for outsiders...but generations that have been torn down by post modernist culture that fragments and isolates our youth with degenerate attitude and interests. Isaiah has just been out of high school for about a year and is going nowhere fast. This is where the mom steps up not wanting him to fall out of manhood like his father. So she presses to "bring out the man" by assuring him of responsibility & commitments he must bring if he wants to live with her. However, it's not until he runs into a fitness equipment supplier that offers mentorship, that he can be depended on if he only treat others how he wants to be treated, respectfully. Now Isaiah has always done life one day at a time, but he never knew who and what to what towards. This man who offers him work & mentorship shows him there IS an all encompassing father who wants us to succeed for His glory. This is the change in perspective Isaiah needs to quit his flippant lifestyle and focus on a higher power, a father of love that knew him way from the start. The Forge is a pact of men started by the owner to contribute and keep each other accountable on this loving figurehead. This inspires Isaiah to call out to prayer and serve beyond himself. But it's not easy, as Isaiah learns we must forgive those that trespassed against us to cleanse us of ongoing bitterness in our focus. This movie brings a message of hope through discipling our youth and transgressors not with judgement...but with love, respect, and selflessness.
The Last Front (2024)
Asks to suspend a lot of disbelief
The cast and cinematography give their best, but the script asks too much of the audience to believe one hell of a slippery slop and misguided actions that feel too haphazard even for the times of WWII. Now yes, villagers get scared and dumb stuff happens...but a militant squad of the Third Reich being this incompetent because it's a father-son masquerading as a force to be reckoned with? I'm sorry, but that kind of power doesn't just shirk German lives like this and let civilians catch them off-guard. Most the soldiers don't even seem to do more than stare and point their rifles. The revenge arc of both Leonard and Laurentz are not satisfying as both seem lethargic in their quest to be good men. And both seem okay with allowing lots of grief upon circle.